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Foundation date 1 january 1985
Anchor Bay Entertainment is an American home entertainment and production company. It is a division of Starz Media, which is a unit of and a joint venture with Starz Inc., which owns 75%, and The Weinstein Company, which owns 25%. It was owned by IDT Entertainment until 2006 when IDT was purchased by Starz Media. Anchor Bay markets and sells feature films, series, television specials and short films to consumers worldwide. In 2004, Anchor Bay agreed to have its movies distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and renewed their deal in 2011.
Anchor Bay also has a film studio known as Anchor Bay Films which mainly distributes independent theatrical films.
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(1948)Filmography of Anchor Bay Entertainment (220 films)
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Chemical Wedding (2008)
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians
Actors Simon Callow, Paul McDowell, John Shrapnel, Terence Bayler, Esmé Bianco, Richard Franklin
Upon entering a VR machine, Professor Oliver Haddo, a modern Cambridge scholar, becomes possessed by the spirit of the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, as the machine's program has been corrupted by a former follower of Crowley. Resurrected 50 years after his death, Crowley begins his occult practices anew, seeking a new "scarlet bride" whom he can marry in an occult ceremony which will increase his power.
Heavy Petting (2008)
, 1h34Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about dogs, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Malin Åkerman, Brendan Hines, Mike Doyle, Kevin Sussman, Sam Coppola, Krysten Ritter
In present day New York City, Charlie (Brendan Hines) meets the girl of his dreams, Daphne (Malin Åkerman), but he never expected he'd have to battle past her pet dog "Babydoll" to woo her. Just when it seems he can't beat the beast and all is lost, something unexpected happens: Charlie begins to fall in love with the dog himself, realizing he never really needed a girlfriend in the first place. Now, in order to keep hanging out with "man's best friend", Charlie must scramble to keep the relationship with Daphne going at all costs - or risk losing them both.
The Alphabet Killer (2008)
, 1h40Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Crime
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Michael Ironside, Bill Moseley, Carl Lumbly, Tom Malloy
Megan Paige (Eliza Dushku) is an investigator for the Rochester Police Department investigating the murder of a young girl named Carla Castillo. Her body was found in the nearby village of Churchville, New York with white cat hair on it. Against opposition of her colleagues and boyfriend Kenneth Shine (Cary Elwes), Megan insists that the murder is a work of a serial killer. Despite Megan’s considerable efforts she fails to catch the killer. Stress and obsession of the investigation causes Megan to hallucinate the victim's image. She ultimately has a nervous breakdown after being kicked off the case and tries to commit suicide.
Dead Space: Downfall (2008)
, 1h15Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Horror, Animation
Themes Space adventure films, Films about computing, Jeu, Medical-themed films, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Films about video games, Films about viral outbreaks, Space opera, Films based on video games, Disaster films
Actors Nika Futterman, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Bruce Boxleitner, Hal Sparks, Phil Morris
An alien artifact, identified as a possible "second Marker", is discovered on the planet Aegis VII. The Church of Unitology uses its influence to send the mining ship USG Ishimura to retrieve this holy relic.
I Sell the Dead (2008)
, 1h25Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Horror comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Dominic Monaghan, Angus Scrimm, Ron Perlman, Larry Fessenden, Daniel Manche
While awaiting his execution for murder and grave robbery, Arthur Blake (Dominic Monaghan) is visited by Father Duffy (Ron Perlman), who wishes to obtain a statement from the condemned to be used as a cautionary tale. Arthur denies that he is a murderer, a crime for which his former partner, Willie Grimes (Larry Fessenden), has already been executed by guillotine. However, Blake freely admits to being a grave robber, and begins to recount his career with Willie.
Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)
, 1h54Directed by Baillie Walsh
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama
Themes Films about television
Actors Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Claire Forlani, Felicity Jones, Eve, Emilia Fox
Joe Scott (Daniel Craig) is a has-been actor, who seemed to have had great success at one time but who now just spends his time drinking, doing drugs and sleeping with random women. The only person he has in his life is his personal assistant Ophelia and even she is getting tired of him. He receives a call from his mother to say his childhood best friend, Boots, whom he has not seen in years, has died. He attends a disastrous meeting with an up-and-coming director and his agent, who has lost interest in Joe. Joe learns he will not get the part he had hoped would restore his flagging career. His agent tells him that he is washed up, no one wants to work with him and quits. This upsets Joe, who goes for a walk along the beach and walks into the waves. Floating in the sea, he remembers his teenage life.
Home Movie (2008)
, 1h16Directed by Christopher Denham
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Actors Adrian Pasdar, Cady McClain, Austin Williams
Home Movie documents one family's descent into darkness through compilation of the Poe family's home-made video footage. In the remote woods of upstate New York, David (Adrian Pasdar) and Clare (Cady McClain) Poe are attempting to live an idyllic life. However, the Poe children are hiding a dark secret and something is wrong with ten-year-old twins, Jack (Austin Williams) and Emily (Amber Joy Williams) Poe. To stop them, their parents must enter the nightmare of their children’s minds. As they try to regain control of the children’s lives, the pressing question becomes who will ultimately survive the battle.
iMurders (2008)
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about computing
Actors Gabrielle Anwar, William Forsythe, Tony Todd, Frank Grillo, Terri Conn, Wilson Jermaine Heredia
When the participants of an internet chat room are brutally murdered in succession, one person's past holds the key to the gruesome mystery.
, 1h28Directed by Farhad Mann
Origin Canada
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Actors Shannen Doherty, Michael Shanks, JR Bourne, Heather Doerksen, Peter New, Peter Kent
In the late 19th century, a team of Smithsonian researchers have stumbled across a lost walled Aztec city guarded by some evil spirits, including a "great flying serpent of death." As days turn to weeks, Susan Jordan, the daughter of the professor leading the expedition, assembles a team to rescue her father and his colleagues from the clutches of the ancient Aztec warriors and their horrible serpent god.
Lower Learning (2008)
, 1h37Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about education
Actors Jason Biggs, Eva Longoria, Rob Corddry, Monica Potter, Will Sasso, Nat Faxon
Geraldine Ferraro Elementary, one of the worst schools in the state, is in danger of being closed. The school suffers from low test results, drunken teachers, and a corrupt Principal. The Vice Principal, Tom Willoman (Jason Biggs), decides to try to save the school. When he finds out that the school inspector is a childhood friend, he recruits her to help him save the school by rallying the teachers and students against the principal.
Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
, 1h38Directed by Alfredo De Villa
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Christmas films, Political films
Actors Luis Guzmán, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodríguez, Melonie Diaz
At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a group of Marines have just returned to the US from Iraq. As the Marines leave, one Marine remains and makes his way towards the exit. The Marine's name is Jesse Rodriguez (Freddy Rodriguez). The film cuts to a house where a man, Edy Rodriguez (Alfred Molina) is on a ladder nailing up a welcome home sign for Jesse. The woman, his wife, Anna Rodriguez (Elizabeth Peña) gives him a rather disgruntled look before leaving to prepare for Jesse's return.
Soccer Mom (2008)
, 1h31Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Sports films, Association football films
Actors Missi Pyle, Emily Osment, Cassie Scerbo, Elon Gold, Dan Cortese, Jennifer Sciole
A warm-hearted comedy about a compulsive soccer mom who masquerades as a famous Italian soccer star hired to coach her daughter's floundering soccer team, the Mar Vista Galaxy, then struggles frantically to keep her wacky charade going long enough to see the girls win their big tournament.
Bart Got a Room (2008)
, 1h20Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about religion, Films about Jews and Judaism
Actors William H. Macy, Ashley Benson, Cheryl Hines, Alia Shawkat, Brandon Hardesty, Kate Micucci
The film chronicles nerdy high school senior Danny Stein (Steven Kaplan) and his unsuccessful attempts to secure a prom date while his divorced father and mother (played by William H. Macy and Cheryl Hines respectively) are on their own unsuccessful quests to find love. The film's name comes from the fact that the most unpopular kid in school, Bart Beeber (Chad Jamian Williams), not only secured a date for the prom, but got a hotel room after as well. This is a source of great anxiety for both Danny and his family.
The Man Who Came Back (2008)
, 1h52Directed by Glen Pitre
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Documentary, Action, Adventure, Western
Themes Films about slavery, Prison films
Actors Eric Braeden, Billy Zane, Sean Young, George Kennedy, Armand Assante, Carol Alt
The Man Who Came Back is based on the Thibodaux massacre, the second bloodiest labor strike in U.S. history.
While She Was Out (2008)
, 1h28Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Christmas films
Actors Kim Basinger, Lukas Haas, Craig Sheffer, Luke Gair, Rachel Hayward, Melissa Sue Anderson
On Christmas Eve, suburban housewife Della Myers (Kim Basinger) gets into an argument with her abusive husband Kenneth (Craig Sheffer). After putting her two children to bed, she drives to the mall to buy some wrapping paper and cards. At the mall, she can't find a parking space for a while and angrily leaves a note on the window of a car that is parked using up two parking spaces. She leaves the store as the mall is closing, and the parking lot is nearly deserted. She notices the note is gone from the 'offending' car. As she enters her own car, the car on which she had left the note pulls up behind her.